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SUMMARY:Album Launch – ‘Overflow’ Michael Coult
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Overflow’ \nMichael Coult \nDate & Time: 8.30pm\, 7th November 2024 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg Ennis\, Co. Clare V95 XFX4 Ireland \nHailing from Glossop in the High Peak area\, close to Manchester\, Michael Coult is a multi-instrumentalist\, with a main focus being flutes and whistles. Growing up learning Irish music in Manchester’s vibrant Irish community\, Michael was taught tin whistle by renowned tin whistle and banjo player\, Angela Usher. Growing up near Manchester in the 90’s\, Michael also had the opportunity to go and soak up concerts and sessions from the various talents Manchester has to offer\, including Mike McGoldrick\, Dezi Donnelly\, John Joe and Grace Kelly\, the Farrell family\, and many more. Michael moved from England at 18 years of age\, to Limerick\, where he completed his Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Traditional Irish Music and Dance at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Following his graduation\, Michael has toured extensively worldwide working with different Irish Music and Dance productions. He went on to record a self-titled CD with a dynamic 4-piece band\, The Recollective. Following this\, Michael has gone on to tour with a number of different line-ups including The Outside Track (guitar)\, Teresa Horgan and Michael Coult (guitar/flutes/whistles)\, Dingle Folk Fest on Tour (flutes/whistles)\, and as a trio with Irish music legends Geraldine McGowan and Kevin Griffin (flutes/whistles/guitar).\n\nOverflow is an album full of self-composed and produced music from Michael. It will be available at the festival from Custy’s\, directly at the launch concert and digital copies will be available from www.michaelcoult.com
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-overflow-michael-coult/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Festival Fry Session Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Festival Fry Session \nTime & Date: 11am\, 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg Ennis\, Co. Clare V95 XFX4 Ireland
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/festival-fry-session-saturday-2/
LOCATION:Cruises Bar\, Abbey Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Concert - Ann Kirrane & Aine Sheridan
DESCRIPTION:Time & Date: 12.30pm\, Saturday 9th November\, 2024 \nVenue: 71 O’Connell Street\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 KNY8
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/concert-ann-kirrane-aine-sheridan/
LOCATION:beo – the well\, 71 O'Connell Street\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 KNY8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Trad For Teens
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 9th Nov 2024\, 3pm \nLocation: Glór\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0 \nJack Dilleen\, Eimear Clancy\, Rian McCarthy\, Sorcha Hennessy & Aoife Connolly
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-for-teens-6/
LOCATION:Glór Ennis\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Trad for Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T143000
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Oh\, Listen to the Band!’ Conor Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – \n‘Oh\, Listen to the Band!’ Conor Caldwell \nDate & Time: 2.30pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nConor Caldwell (fiddle) Ryan Molloy (piano) with Ben Castle (saxophone/clarinet) imagine the lost sounds of the Roaring ‘20s in Ireland. The arrival of jazz culture\, spread by recordings\, radio and through a wave of new jazz cafés and dance halls\, sent shock waves through Irish society. It was soon embraced by traditional musicians in all corners of the country happy to play these new songs and tunes for enthusiastic and youthful audiences. \nArchival fragments from legendary musicians\, such as John Doherty\, Josie McDermott and Con Cassidy\, are brought to life in an exciting and creative way.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-oh-listen-to-the-band-conor-caldwell/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Book Launch -  ‘111 Original Irish Music Compositions’ Josephine Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Book Launch – \n‘111 Original Irish Music Compositions’ Josephine Marsh \nDate & Time: 3.30pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nIn this\, her first publication of 111 Original Irish Music Compositions Josephine Marsh is delighted to present a collection which includes reels\, jigs\, slip jigs\, hornpipes\, polkas\, waltzes\, planxties\, barndances and slow pieces.  Many of her tunes have made their way into the traditional canon and have been recorded by various musicians including\, Michael McGoldrick and John McSherry\, Cherish the Ladies\, The London Lassies\, The Yanks and Michelle Mulcahy. In 2020 Josephine was honoured with the TG4 Gradam Ceoil award for Composer of the Year. \n  \n‘This collection reveals and gives insight into an artist who possesses a unique musical voice.’  \nDr. Michelle Mulcahy \n  \n‘This collection is to be treasured\, a wonderful testament to her immense musical talent’.   \nKevin Burke \n  \n_________________________________ \n  \nJosephine Marsh is an accordion player/multi-instrumentalist and award-winning composer.  Josephine comes from a musical east Clare/Co Meath family and began to play the accordion at the age of seven and cites her father Paddy as her earliest musical influence. From a very young age she began to perform on radio and television and recorded her first album with Cyril O’ Donoghue at the age of twenty.  Since then she has gone on to record three more albums: \n‘Josephine Marsh’\, ‘I Can Hear You Smiling’\, with her band (The Josephine Marsh Band) and her latest release in 2018 – ‘Music in the Frame’. \n  \nIn 2020 she was honoured with the prestigious Gradam Ceoil Award for composer of the year at The Waterfront Theatre in Belfast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Oap0WKRj6U \n  \nJosephine has compiled a book of 111 Original Irish Music Compositions which was launched on 7th July this year at Scoil Samhradh Willie Clancy in Miltown Malbay\, Co Clare. \n  \nJosephine has been commissioned to compose music over the years for RTE Irish radio and ITMA (‘Into a Brighter Day’ – hornpipe\, 2020)\,  TG4 (‘A Naomh Brid’ – Planxty’ for Ceol O’ Kylemore\, Ceiluradh na mBan 2021) Ceol ó Kylemore – Ceiliúradh na mBan | TG4 (youtube.com)                                                               and for Music Network composing ‘The Coffee House’ and ‘Spideog’  Josephine Marsh “The Coffee House” and “An Spideóg” (youtube.com) which she performed with her band at the aforementioned Gradam Ceoil Awards.  In 2003 she was the Musician in Residence in Mountshannon\, Co Clare and composed the score for the production ‘The Music of Ghosts’ which was written by PJ Curtis.  This was subsequently recorded and aired by Lyric Fm. \nOther collaborations over the years have included performances with musicians from Quebec\, Britany\, Wales and Scotland. Josephine’s music has featured on many albums over the years with artists such as: Mick Hanly\, Niamh Parsons\, Sean Tyrrell\, Gerry Lynch\, Sean Garvey and Tim Flannery to name but a few. \n  \nJosephine has been a resident accordion teacher at the Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy in Miltown Malbay for over 30 years and encourages children to compose a tune each year as part of their learning for the week. \n  \nIn the past 2 years\, Josephine has collaborated with fiddler\, Kevin Burke to play on his series for online TV ‘Music from an Irish cottage’ and also on the Wild Atlantic Tours series of concerts\, the weblinks for the series is provided on weblinks page. Kevin Burke » Music from an Irish Cottage \nIn 2023 Josephine travelled to St John’s in Newfoundland to perform and teach at the Seamus Craig Festival with Tara Breen and Nell Ni Cronin. \n  \n  \nSome other radio and tv performances over the years have included: BBC world service\, Sult with Donal Lunny\, Nationwide\, Síbín\, A Prairie Home Companion for Garrision Keillor\, The Pat Kenny Show\, Floisc and in recent years – PORT for TnaG and BBC Alba with Mick Kinsella on harmonica\, Céird an Cheoil’ for TnaG\,  ‘The Full Set.’ BBC Two – Ceird An Cheoil\, The Harmonica\, Ceird An Cheoil – The Harmonica \n  \nIn 2016 Josephine was part of the Bean an Cheoil series which highlighted women in Irish music today. \n  \nNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC included ‘The Shepherd’\, a track from the Josephine’s second album in a film based on the Great Famine in Ireland\, narrated by Gabriel Byrne. This film also included music from The Chieftains and Zan McCloud. \n  \nJosephine’s compositions have been recorded many times by musicians such as Cherish the Ladies\, Mick McGoldrick\, The London Lassies\, Michelle Mulcahey\, The Yanks and many more over the years. The reel ‘Phyllis Birthday’ along with many others in her collection have been embraced by traditional musicians all around the world and are now part of the music canon today.  Josephine has travelled extensively over the years both as a performer and music teacher. Her travels have taken her to Australia\, Europe and America. Over the years she has collaborated with many artists such as Dublin’s own Niamh Parsons\, performing on St Patrick’s day 1999 on Capitol Hill. \n  \nShe has been a guest on many albums since then\, some of which included including THE DIMMING OF THE DAY – (1998) Gerry Lynch (vocals) THE ORCHARD – (1998) Sean Tyrrell (vocals) \, PIECES OF THE PAST – (1999) Tim Flannery (vocals) – Featuring: Jackson Browne and Bruce Hornsby\, WOODEN HORSES – (2000) Mick Hanly on his solo album (2000)\, BLACKBIRDS AND THRUSHES – (1999) Niamh Parsons\, IN MY PRIME – (2000) Niamh Parsons.  She has also recorded with Nepalese musicians Hiralal and Ramji Gaine playing both Irish and traditional music from Nepal (Gandharba and the Roadside All Stars).  Josephine’s music has/is featured on a regular basis on local\, national\, and international radio stations such as Clare FM\, RTÉ One/RTÉ Two\, BBC World Service with a live performance on New Years day 2001. Airplay has also included live interviews on Sydney radio; Australia\, Breton Radio\, France\, the Kathleen Biggins celtic radio show in New York\, live on ‘Folkscene’ KPFK radio – Los Angeles\, and in February 2000 recorded for the Garrison Keillor programme\, ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ recorded live at the University Concert Hall\, Limerick and RTE’s ‘Rattlebag.’
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/book-launch-111-original-irish-music-compositions-josephine-marsh/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Epiphany’ Elaine Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – ‘Epiphany’ Elaine Reilly \nDate & Time: 6pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nFrom Granard\, Co Longford\, Elaine Reilly is one of the foremost tenor banjo players of her generation. She is in high demand as an accomplished and much sought after performer and tutor. She has taught at many events including The Willie Clancy Summer School\, IMBOLC\, Fleadh by the Feale\, and Scoil Eigse and has toured extensively in Ireland\, Britain and North America. She has recently performed at The Ace & Deuce of piping concert\, The Return to London Town festival\, The Patrick O’Keefe festival\, Sessions with the Pipers\, and featured on Tg4 programmes Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy and Geantraí. Elaine’s much anticipated debut solo album “Epiphany” was released in June 2024.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-epiphany-elaine-reilly/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Lane to the Glen’ Oisin Mac Diarmada\, Daithí Gormley & Samantha Harvey
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – ‘Lane to the Glen’ Oisin Mac Diarmada\, Daithí Gormley & Samantha Harvey \nDate & Time: 7pm\, Saturday 9th November 2024 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nSligo trio – Oisín Mac Diarmada\, Daithí Gormley and Samantha Harvey – have just released a superb collection of music featuring the classic combination of fiddle\, accordion and piano. \nAn essential collection for traditional music aficionados\, the album features a wealth of rare tunes spanning the golden age of Sligo music\, along with compositions from luminaries such as Charlie Lennon\, Ed Reavy\, Paddy O’Brien\, John Brady\, Tommy Maguire\, Marty Fahey\, Seamus Thompson\, James Kelly\, Paddy Gavin\, Josie McDermott and Joe Liddy. \nOisín and Daithí are steeped in the music and history of the Sligo area\, having previously collaborated on ‘Fiddlers of Sligo Tunebook’\, a publication which set transcriptions of the fiddle repertoire of key Sligo exponents alongside historic images and context. \nDaithí Gormley is widely regarded as one of the finest button accordion players of his generation. His remarkably-accomplished debut album Fiddling without a Bow brought an expressive mix of old and new tunes played with an attention to detail conduit to past masters of Irish traditional music. \nOisín Mac Diarmada and Samantha Harvey perform frequently with Téada\, a worldwide-touring band founded by Oisín in 2001. Oisín and Samantha previously recorded The Green Branch\, a sparkling album of fiddle and piano in 2015\, with subsequent teaching and performing engagements in places such as the United States\, Italy\, France and Japan.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-lane-to-the-glen-oisin-mac-diarmada-daithi-gormley-samantha-harvey/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Festival Fry Session Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Festival Fry Session \nTime & Date: 11am\, 10th November 2024 \nVenue: Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg Ennis\, Co. Clare V95 XFX4 Ireland
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/festival-fry-session-sunday/
LOCATION:Cruises Bar\, Abbey Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Allta’ Four Winds
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – ‘Allta’ Four Winds \nDate & Time: 2pm\, 10th November 2024 \nVenue: Old Ground Hotel\, Station Rd\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 WDX2 \nFOURWINDS is set to release their highly anticipated second album\, “Allta\,” following their acclaimed debut in 2017. Since then\, the band has captivated audiences worldwide\, performing at festivals and venues across Finland\, Australia\, the USA\, and Ireland. “Allta” offers a vibrant blend of traditional and newly composed Irish music\, showcasing their signature sound with uilleann pipes\, concertina\, Bodhrán\, and whistles. Featuring band members Robbie Walsh\, Caroline Keane\, and Tom Delany\, along with an array of guest musicians\, this album promises to deliver a whirlwind of rich\, authentic Irish melodies that will resonate with fans old and new.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-allta-four-winds/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Here it is’ James Cullinan
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch – ‘Here it is’ James Cullinan \nDate & Time: 3pm\, 10th November 2024 \nVenue: Old Ground Hotel\, Station Rd\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 WDX2 \nJames Cullinan is delighted to be releasing his debut solo album “Here It Is” at the Ennis Trad Fest on Nov. 10th. The album consists of 14 tracks and he is accompanied by Steve Cooney on guitar\, Mick Conneely on bouzouki\, Kevin Crawford on bodhrán and his wife Carol on piano. On the final track James is joined by his daughter Caoimhe and his niece Noelle on concertinas\, and his brother Cyril on banjo.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-here-it-is-james-cullinan/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘The Lads of Laois’ James and Robert Harvey
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘The Lads of Laois’ \nJames and Robert Harvey \nDate & Time: 5pm\, 10th November 2024 \nVenue: 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \n‘The Lads of Laois’ is Robert and James Harvey’s first duet album on flute\, banjo\, mandolin and tin whistle on a set of sixteen new tracks accompanied by Caoimhín Ó Fearghail on guitar\, Ryan Molloy on piano and Niall Preston on bodhrán. The album showcases music from County Laois and its environs\, combining newly composed tunes associated with the county with tunes from older publications of traditional music since the 1780s. The project was inspired by lockdown projects for Laois County Council and Comhaltas which led to Robert and James reflecting on the lesser-known repertoire from their homeplace\, resulting in an introspective selection of tunes that showcases the beauty of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The CD was recorded at Roundwood House in July 2023 produced by Laoise O’Brien and engineered by Grammy Award winner Ben Rawlins. For their Ennis Trad Fest launch\, Robert and James will be joined by guitarist Conal O Kane.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-the-lads-of-laois-james-and-robert-harvey/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Chongie Road’ Seánie Ó Loingsigh
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Chongie Road’ \nSeánie Ó Loingsigh \nDate & Time: 6pm\, 10th November 2024 \nVenue: 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754 \nSean Lynch:\nI began playing music at the young age of 4. I started learning the tin whistle when I began attending school\, briefly progressed to the flute\, and then fell in love with the Uilleann pipes. Having John Twin McNamara as the headmaster of our national school was truly an honor and a gift. His guidance both academically and musically was a key part of my journey.  In Achill\, we are blessed with numerous local musicians who play at a fantastic standard and a somewhat different style. My piping career began locally before I made trips to the pipers’ clubs in Dublin and Armagh. It was there that I started gathering external influences\, which were enhanced by the bagpiping tradition of Achill Island. I believe this has shaped my style and my love for traditional/folk music as a whole. To date\, I have been involved in many recordings for TV and radio\, performing throughout Ireland\, Europe\, and the United States\, both as a solo artist and as part of various groups.\n\nChongie Road:\nChongie Road” is a mesmerizing and deeply introspective album by Achill musician\, Seán Lynch. With this project\, Lynch embarks on a remarkable musical journey\, encapsulating the various stages of his life and career through the lens of ten evocative tracks. Each song on the album serves as a poignant reflection of the moments\, experiences\, and influences that have shaped him along his life’s journey.\n\nAs the album progresses\, listeners are taken on a sonic odyssey\, with each subsequent track representing a distinct period in Seán’s life. These compositions weave together an intricate tapestry of emotions\, memories\, and musical influences that have defined his artistic evolution. From the second track “The Road to Lisdoonvarna”\, which pays homage to Achill Island’s rich pipe band tradition with the use of the distinctive snare drum to its culmination with the poignant final track\, “Chongie Road” highlighting the significance of home and its people and their profound influence on Seán as an artist.\n\n“Chongie Road” is a powerful tribute to the place that has shaped his identity and creative spirit\, a reflection on the sense of belonging and the enduring connection to one’s roots. “Chongie Road” is not just an album; it’s a heartfelt narrative\, a musical autobiography\, and a soul-stirring testament to the enduring impact of one’s life experiences on their artistry.
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-chongie-road-seanie-o-loingsigh/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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SUMMARY:Official Festival Launch
DESCRIPTION:Official Festival Launch with Alph Duggan
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/official-festival-launch-2/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T181455Z
UID:7044-1762457400-1762461000@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Come What May’ - Patricia Clark\, Paul Finn & Cillian Doheny
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Come What May’ \nPatricia Clark\, Paul Finn & Cillian Doheny \nDate & Time: 7:30pm\, 6th November 2025 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, 41 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-come-what-may-patricia-clark-paul-finn-cillian-doheny/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T182507Z
UID:7049-1762461000-1762464600@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘It begins with a...’ - megaTRAD
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘It begins with a…’ \nmegaTRAD \nDate & Time: 8:30pm\, 6th November 2025 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, 41 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-it-begins-with-a-megatrad/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241106T103818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161749Z
UID:7107-1762538400-1762538400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Trad For Teens 2025 (Friday)
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 7th Nov 2025\, 6pm \nLocation: Glór\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0 \n\n\n\n\nJames Downes\, Doireann Quigney\, Rory Fitzgerald & William Cahir
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-for-teens-2025-friday/
LOCATION:Glór Ennis\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Trad for Teens
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T192032Z
UID:7113-1762603200-1762606800@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Book Launch - ‘Tragedies of Clare’ - Joe Queally
DESCRIPTION:Book Launch \n‘Tragedies of Clare’ \nJoe Queally \nDate & Time: 12pm\, 8th November 2025 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, 41 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/book-launch-tragedies-of-clare-joe-queally/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T191956Z
UID:7118-1762606800-1762610400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Live Podcast - ‘Session Etiquette’ - Tara Connaghan & guests
DESCRIPTION:Live Podcast \n‘Session Etiquette’ \nTara Connaghan & guests \nDate & Time: 1pm\, 8th November 2025 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, 41 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/live-podcast-session-etiquette-tara-connaghan-guests/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T183330Z
UID:7053-1762610400-1762614000@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Amethyst’ - Teresa Horgan
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Amethyst’ \nTeresa Horgan \nDate & Time: 2pm\, 8th November 2025 \nVenue: Offspring Garden Café\, Courtview\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 PX2T
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-amethyst-teresa-horgan/
LOCATION:Offspring Garden Café\, Steeles Terrace\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ennistradfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Web-photo-template-5.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T185403Z
UID:7066-1762612200-1762615800@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘The Fog is Lifting’ - Sylvain Barou\, Bríd Harper & Libby McCrohan
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘The Fog is Lifting’ \nSylvain Barou\, Bríd Harper & Libby McCrohan \nDate & Time: 2:30pm\, 8th November 2025 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-the-fog-is-lifting-sylvain-barou-brid-harper-libby-mccrohan/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241106T103818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T192541Z
UID:7111-1762614000-1762614000@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Trad For Teens 2025 (Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: 8th Nov 2025\, 3pm \nLocation: Glór\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuireann O’Hanlon\, Martin Woods\, Conor Parry & friends
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-for-teens-2025-saturday/
LOCATION:Glór Ennis\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Trad for Teens
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T185832Z
UID:7070-1762615800-1762619400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Jump Out Of It’ - Aisling Drost Byrne\, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Jump Out Of It’ \nAisling Drost Byrne\, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O’Kane \nDate & Time: 3:30pm\, 8th November 2025 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-jump-out-of-it-aisling-drost-byrne-brendan-mccarthy-conal-okane/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T192445Z
UID:7074-1762624800-1762628400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Sorry I am for What I Have Done’ - Marty Barry & Conal O'Kane
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Sorry I am for What I Have Done’ \nMarty Barry & Conal O’Kane \nDate & Time: 6pm\, 8th November 2025 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, 41 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-sorry-i-am-for-what-i-have-done-marty-barry-conal-okane/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T191903Z
UID:7078-1762628400-1762632000@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Tempest’ - Tempest
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Tempest’ \nTempest \nDate & Time: 7pm\, 8th November 2025 \nVenue: The Sanctuary\, 41 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-tempest-tempest/
LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, Cruises Bar\, Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 XFX4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T121842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T152705Z
UID:6317-1762693200-1762693200@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Trad Quiz 2025 (sponsored by Value Centre Cash & Carry Ennis)
DESCRIPTION:Trad Quiz with Quizmasters Mike Butler & Roisin Broderick \nDate & Time: 1pm\, 9th November 2025 \nVenue: Knox’s\, 18 Abbey St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 AX83 \n\nTeams of four – all ages welcome!\n\n\n\n\nFree entry.\n\n\n\nSpot prizes!\n\n\n\nKindly Sponsored by Value Centre Cash & Carry Ennis
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/trad-quiz-2024/
LOCATION:Knox’s Bar\, 18 Abbey St\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 AX83\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Quiz
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T183824Z
UID:7058-1762693200-1762696800@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Go dtí seo’ - Emer O'Flaherty
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Go dtí seo’ \nEmer O’Flaherty \nDate & Time: 1pm\, 9th November 2025 \nVenue: Offspring Garden Café\, Courtview\, Lifford\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 PX2T
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-go-dti-seo-emer-oflaherty/
LOCATION:Offspring Garden Café\, Steeles Terrace\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T083044Z
UID:7082-1762696800-1762700400@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Smokin’ - Floriane Blancke\, Quentin Cooper & Brian Fleming
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Smokin’ \nFloriane Blancke\, Quentin Cooper & Brian Fleming \nDate & Time: 2pm\, 9th November 2025 \nVenue: Old Ground Hotel\, Station Rd\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 WDX2
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-smokin-floriane-blancke-quentin-cooper-brian-fleming/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T083503Z
UID:7086-1762700400-1762704000@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘Soul of the Burren’ - Yvonne Casey
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘Soul of the Burren’ \nYvonne Casey \nDate & Time: 3pm\, 9th November 2025 \nVenue: Old Ground Hotel\, Station Rd\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 WDX2
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-soul-of-the-burren-yvonne-casey/
LOCATION:The Old Ground Hotel Ennis\, Station Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T184237
CREATED:20241016T124605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T084148Z
UID:7090-1762707600-1762711200@ennistradfest.com
SUMMARY:Album Launch - ‘The Missing Guest’ - Mick Mulvey & Shane Meehan
DESCRIPTION:Album Launch \n‘The Missing Guest’ \nMick Mulvey & Shane Meehan \nDate & Time: 5pm\, 9th November 2025 \nVenue: Lucas Bar\, 74 Parnell St\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 X754
URL:https://ennistradfest.com/event/album-launch-the-missing-guest-mick-mulvey-shane-meehan/
LOCATION:Lucas’ Bar\, 74 Parnell Street\, Ennis\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Events,Free Events,Launches
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END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR